MEng Biomedical Engineering with Industrial Studies
About this course
Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering with Industrial Studies, a biomedical engineering and electrical and electronic engineering degree spanning biomedicine, electronics, and computer science across five years. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme features a one-year industrial placement in industry and specific study pathways covering Electronic Systems, Mechatronics for Health, Digital Health, and Artificial Intelligence. The first year builds foundational skills through Applied Biomechanical Mathematics, BIOM Part One Laboratory Programme, Biomedical Engineering Mathematics, Digital Systems, From Molecules to Life, Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, Programming I (BIOM), Programming II (BIOM), and Sensor Interfaces. The second year advances technical capabilities with Algorithms and data, Artificial Intelligence, Biomechatronics, Biomedical Engineering Design, Control and Systems Engineering, Digital Health Principles, Fundamentals of Cell Biology and Biomaterials, Semiconductor Devices and Sensors, Signal Processing, and Statistical Modelling I. The third year incorporates core study in Advanced Databases, Biosensors and Diagnostics, Machine Learning Technologies, Part III Individual Project Phase 1, Part III Individual Project Phase 2, and Robot Kinematics and Dynamics, alongside optional topics such as Advanced Computer Architecture, Advanced Partial Differential Equations, Analogue and Mixed Signal Electronics, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, Biomaterials, Cloud Application Development, Computational Biology, Computer Vision, Control System Design, Digital IC and Systems Design, Embedded Networked Systems, Engineering Replacement Body Parts, Fluids and Mechanical Materials, From Data to Dynamical Model: System Identification, Global Health, Imaging for Digital Health and Bioscience, Interaction Science, Manufacturing and Materials, Mechanical Power Transmission and Vibration, Natural Language Processing, Operational Research, Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Precision Health: Machine Learning Under Uncertainty, Principles of Neuroscience, Real-Time Computing and Embedded Systems, Security of Cyber Physical Systems, and Signal and Image Processing. The fourth year includes compulsory modules in Data Mining, Deep Learning Technologies, Group Design Project, Industrial Studies, and Interdisciplinary Thinking, with further optional choices spanning Advanced Micro and Nanosystems, Applied Control Systems, Biological Materials and Biomedical Devices, Biometrics, Data Economy, Data Visualisation, Foundations of Data Science, Intelligent Mobile Robotics, Introduction to Quantum Computing, Knowledge Graphs for AI Systems, Microfabrication, Microfluidics and Lab-on-a-Chip, Microsensor Technologies, Mobile Applications Development, Numerical Methods, Optimisation for Machine Learning, Research Topics on Interaction Science, Secure Hardware and Embedded Devices, and Simulation Modelling for Computer Science.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including mathematics (minimum grade A) and either biology, chemistry or physics (minimum grade A) IB: Pass, with 38 points overall with 19 points required at Higher Level including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation), and 6 at Higher Level in either Physics, Chemistry or Biology
What students say
Based on about 86 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 61%
- Information Technology Professionals: 6%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 3%
- Elementary occupations: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 17%
- London: 14%
- South East: 30%
- South West: 23%
Who gets in
Based on about 210 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Foundation course: 17%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied Biomechanical Mathematics
- BIOM Part One Laboratory Programme
- Biomedical Engineering Mathematics
- Digital Systems
- From Molecules to Life
- Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
- Programming I (BIOM)
- Programming II (BIOM)
- Sensor Interfaces
- Algorithms and data
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biomechatronics
- Biomedical Engineering Design
- Control and Systems Engineering
- Digital Health Principles
- Fundamentals of Cell Biology and Biomaterials
- Semiconductor Devices and Sensors
- Signal Processing
- Statistical Modelling I
- Advanced Databases
- Biosensors and Diagnostics
- Machine Learning Technologies
- Part III Individual Project Phase 1
- Part III Individual Project Phase 2
- Robot Kinematics and Dynamics
- Advanced Computer Architecture
- Advanced Partial Differential Equations
- Analogue and Mixed Signal Electronics
- Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Biomaterials
- Cloud Application Development
- Computational Biology
- Computer Vision
- Control System Design
- Digital IC and Systems Design
- Embedded Networked Systems
- Engineering Replacement Body Parts
- Fluids and Mechanical Materials
- From Data to Dynamical Model: System Identification
- Global Health
- Imaging for Digital Health and Bioscience
- Interaction Science
- Manufacturing and Materials
- Mechanical Power Transmission and Vibration
- Natural Language Processing
- Operational Research
- Orthopaedic Biomechanics
- Precision Health: Machine Learning Under Uncertainty
- Principles of Neuroscience
- Real-Time Computing and Embedded Systems
- Security of Cyber Physical Systems
- Signal and Image Processing
- Data Mining
- Deep Learning Technologies
- Group Design Project
- Industrial Studies
- Interdisciplinary Thinking
- Advanced Micro and Nanosystems
- Applied Control Systems
- Biological Materials and Biomedical Devices
- Biometrics
- Data Economy
- Data Visualisation
- Foundations of Data Science
- Intelligent Mobile Robotics
- Introduction to Quantum Computing
- Knowledge Graphs for AI Systems
- Microfabrication
- Microfluidics and Lab-on-a-Chip
- Microsensor Technologies
- Mobile Applications Development
- Numerical Methods
- Optimisation for Machine Learning
- Research Topics on Interaction Science
- Secure Hardware and Embedded Devices
- Simulation Modelling for Computer Science
- Web and Cloud Applications Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Biomedical Engineering with Industrial Studies at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £36,500 after 15 months, £40,500 after 3 years, £50,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £40,500 and £61,500. The £50,000 median after five years is £15,500 more than the UK median for Bioengineering, medical and biomedical engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Biomedical Engineering with Industrial Studies at University of Southampton do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Biomedical Engineering with Industrial Studies at University of Southampton?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Biomedical Engineering with Industrial Studies at University of Southampton?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 167 UCAS points.
Does MEng Biomedical Engineering with Industrial Studies at University of Southampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Biomedical Engineering with Industrial Studies at University of Southampton?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.